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Grandfather's Journey

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Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in the United States and Japan, Allen Say poignantly recounts his family's journey to America.

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Primary
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0:10
Grandfather's Journey

A Short History of Human Rights

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A web site about human rights and the history of human rights.

Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers (2012)

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Twenty-five years ago, renowned scholar Joseph Campbell sat down with veteran journalist Bill Moyers for a series of interviews that became one of the most enduringly popular programs ever aired on PBS.

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Middle
High
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05:44
Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers

Mythos I: The Shaping of our Mythic Tradition (1996)

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"The material of myth is the material of our life, the material of our body, and the material of our environment. A living, vital mythology deals with these." - Joseph Campbell

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Middle
High
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04:40
 Mythos I: The Shaping of our Mythic Tradition

Nelson Mandela

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This is the story of a young boy who grew up to become president of South Africa. His lifelong quest was to establish equality for people of all colors.

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Elementary
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00:10
Nelson Mandela

Alaska

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Provides information on the history, geography, government, economy, and people of the state of Alaska. Also includes the state's symbols, a state map, the state song, a craft, and a recipe. Features color photographs, fact boxes, quotes, and sources of more information.

Alaska

Arizona

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Provides information on the history, geography, government, economy, and people of the state of Arizona. Also includes the state's symbols, a state map, the state song, a craft, and a recipe. Features color photographs, fact boxes, quotes, and sources of more information.

Arizona

California

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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of California as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

California

Colorado

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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Colorado as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Colorado

Connecticut

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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Connecticut as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Connecticut

Delaware

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Presents facts about the state of Delaware including its state flower, tree, insect, flag, seal, and song. Also discusses its history, wildlife, people, and government. Includes a recipe, activity, calendar of local events, and listing of Delaware's products and resources.

Delaware

Florida

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An introduction to the state of Florida covering its geography, history, people, government, and economy. Includes many color photos and facts such as the state's flag, seal, and song.

Florida

Hawaii

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Provides information about the state of Hawaii and describes facts about its geography, climate, plant and animal life, its people, and their culture. Discusses its history, famous citizens, and government and presents a chronology and a calendar of events. Includes color photos, a map of the islands, the state song, and an index.

Hawaii

Illinois

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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of the Prairie State as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Illinois

Indiana

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Explores the history and unique characteristics of Indiana and highlights the state's important people and role in the American government. Discusses how people make a living in Indiana and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Indiana

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